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The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes

The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes

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Status

Released

Release Date

Mar 18, 2011

Runtime

1h 36m

Genres

Drama, Comedy

User Score

64%

Original Title

Hur många lingon finns det i världen

Production Companies

Sonet Film, Filmgården, Hob, TV4, Europa Sound Production, Nordisk Film Sweden

Director

Lena Koppel

Budget

$950,000

Revenue

$5,012,245

Description

Alex's high opinion of himself isn't backed up by reality as he is unemployed and having trouble with his girlfriend. When he finally gets a job with the local council/municipality of Hudiksvall his life is about to change. Suddenly Alex finds himself the leader of a local theatre group of people with learning difficulties. Through their work together, Alex comes to appreciate that we all have our own talents which can grow if given the opportunity and support. "The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes" is based on the work of the Glada Hudik Theatre whose performances have met with success in Sweden and internationally since it was formed in 1996.